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Roasted Stuffed Dates Recipe

Roasted Stuffed Dates Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Roasted Stuffed Dates are a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Medjool dates are filled with creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, fragrant rosemary, and a hint of citrus, then baked to caramelized perfection. A drizzle of hot honey adds a touch of sweetness to finish these elegant appetizers.


Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 1 (12-oz.) pkg. pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 (4-oz.) log goat cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup very finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp. orange zest plus 2 tsp. fresh orange juice (from 1 navel orange)
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • A drizzle of hot honey for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  2. Prepare the Dates: Slice open the dates lengthwise without cutting through completely. Fill each date with 1-2 teaspoons of goat cheese.
  3. Assemble: Place the stuffed dates in a baking pan.
  4. Make the Walnut Mixture: In a bowl, mix walnuts, rosemary, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, sea salt, and olive oil.
  5. Add the Mixture: Spoon the walnut mixture over the dates.
  6. Bake: Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Rest and Serve: Let the dates sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Drizzle with hot honey before serving warm.

Notes

  • Store leftover stuffed dates in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • To rewarm, bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg